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21 November 2020 22 November 2020
The Committee has met, cogitated, and discussed our forthcoming show in November. Whilst we could manage,just, to put the show on, with a large proportion of our visitors being of a certain age and worried about visiting, we could suffer a large drop in numbers attending. Without numbers, the show would in all probability present us with a loss. I know all of you will be disappointed and some of you not surprised at its cancellation.
It was with a heavy heart that we decided that St Patcham 2020 will not take place. The decision has been taken now so that visiting layouts and traders can be advised well in advance, and we do not have to payout insurance and hall fees.
Next year's show, being in the year of the Club's 50th anniversary, will be an excellent opportunity to show ourselves to the outside world and rejoice the great hobby of railway modelling.
With no show, we are considering the idea of holding a mini show on Club premises on the Sunday of that weekend 22nd hopefully using the station waiting room at London Road, showing our two exhibition layouts. Of course, we will be abiding by whatever anti-covid guidelines are current at the time, and with Southern's agreement! We are aiming to still having our annual sales day this year on Saturday 22nd August, again working within current anti-covid guidelines.
Our 2020 Exhibition will be held on Sat 21st and Sun 22nd November our 42nd annual show.
Open 1000 to 1700 on Saturday and 1000 to 1600 Sunday
Patcham Community Centre Ladies Mile Road Patcham BN1 8TA
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Layouts
Bottom Works Siding, Chris Mathews, OO, 1970s BR exchange sidings, South Yorkshire / Woodhead route
Fence House, Ian Forsyth / Newhaven MRC, OO, NCB / BR
Lyndale and Lynwood, Phil Gardner, OO9, Freelance
Dufftown and Craig, Brighton MRC, OO9, Whisky Distillery
Chalk Pit, Andy Jones, TBA
Castlederg, Andy Cundick, OOn3, County Tyrone 1920s
Woody Bay, Dave Halstead / Newhaven MRC, OO9, Exmoor
Traders and Societies
Trade Morris Models Our local model shop
Trade Brighton MRC Club sales stand and information
Trade Roger James DVD’s and Books
Trade Gary Steele International Model products Scales N to O new and secondhand, Vintage Tri-ang Railways, scenery, figures, diecasts, books and DVDs
Trade Peter and Eleanor Fox Toys and Model collectibles for all ages
Society RCTS Railway Correspondence and Travel society
Society SEG / NSERS Southern Electric Group and the Network Southeast Railway Society
Society BHSMLE Brighton and Hove Society of Miniature Locomotive Engineers
Our world renowned refreshments will be available all weekend.
Free parking on site and in the surrounding streets.
Close to bus routes 5A, 5B and 52.
Nearest stations Preston Park or London Rd.
Lift access between floors.
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21 November 2020 10:00 22 November 2020 00:00
Initial notification of our 2020 exhibition.
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Upcoming Events
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15 November 2025
0Club Open Day at Willesborough Windmill Barn, Mill Lane, Ashford TN24 0QG
10.00hrs - 16.00hrs
Club layouts, chat, learn. Refreshments available.
Free Parking
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15 November 2025 10:00 Until 16 November 2025 16:00
0Our 45th annual exhibition
Sat 15th November 2025 Open 1000 to 1700
Sun 16th November 2025 Open 1000 to 1600
Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8TA
9 Layouts
Highcombe 4mm OO BR 1960s Brighton MRC.
Fencehouses 4mm OO BR NE & NCB 1960s Ian Forsyth.
Orestone Quay 4mm OO 1948 Graham and Andrew Barnes.
Holmill 4mm OO BR SR Langley Modellers.
Neustift 2mm N Austrian Tirol Phil Gardner.
Hillside Park 2mm N BR 1960’s Nigel Appleton.
Hursley Quay 7mm O Light Railway Andrew Knights.
Exbridge 3mm TT BR WR late 1960’s Paul Hopkins.
Sproston Green TMD 4mm OO 1970’s Tim Farmer.
Traders TBC
Societies TBC
Our world famous refreshments available throughout the exhibition.
Two floors of exhibits, lift available, step free access.
Free Parking on site and in the surrounding streets.
Close to bus routes 5, 5A and 52. The 5B bus route is a slightly longer walk.
Nearest Railway station is Preston Park.
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15 November 2025 10:00
0We bring the Society’s Wycrail exhibition experience, with a high standard of quality and inspirational layouts, once again to a “small and friendly” venue, with the second show in 2025 as ‘MRX25 – Autumn‘, building on the success of the Society’s Clubroom Open Days – popular with locals and experienced modellers alike.
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Britain and the world changed forever. Railway 200 celebrates the past, present and future of rail. We at the High Wycombe & District Model Railway Society are pleased to be supporting Railway 200 with our two exhibitions during 2025 and other activities.
We’re delighted to be working once again with our sponsors, AGR Model Railway Store and The Transport Treasury.
Venue
CRESSEX COMMUNITY CENTRE
203 Cressex Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP12 4PZ
Note: SatNav user may find HP12 4QE a closer Postcode to use. What3Words///lakes.behave.cars
Opening Hours
10am to 4.30pm
Layouts confirmed as attending are as follows:
Shadwell East 00S team 60s to modern day – HWDMRS ‘Junior modellers’ layout
East Dock EM 1930s LMS/LNER steam
Heathbury N Diesel
Crystal Springs H0 USA Trams 60’s
Whipsnade Central 009 Steam
St Panlraz in Steiermark H0 Austrian Diesel
Allegra N Swiss Railways
Templegate Wagon Works 0 1970s Diesels
Mynydd y Ddraig 009 1960s steam
Swansea Riverside 0
Thornfield 00 1960s steam
Traders attending:
HWDMRS Pre-used stand & Members sales
The Transport Treasury.
AGR Model Railway Store
JB’s Model World
Hedgerow Scenics
Refreshments
Hot and cold Drinks and snacks all available to buy. Our exhibitions are famous for cakes. This will be no exception!
Our members will be on hand as usual to answer questions and offer advice.
Admission: Adults: £6.00 Children 6-16: £1.00, under 6 free
Parking: Disabled parking on-site subject to availability. Free on-street parking nearby
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15 November 2025 10:00 Until 16 November 2025 16:00
0Pendle Forest Model Railway Society is pleased to announce that its annual exhibition at Park High School, Venables Avenue, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7DP, what3words/// relegate:awkward:prompt, will this year include a range of hobby interest as well as plenty of model railway action. Opening times are 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.
Twelve+ layouts are expected to attend as well as eight+ traders, our Society second hand stall, demonstrations including 3D printing by Three Peaks Models, children's activities, wargamers, slot cars and drift cars.
Refreshments and light meals will be available along with plenty of free car parking. A free shuttle bus will operate between the venue and Colne railway station and bus station, timed to connect with East Lancs Line trains. A free brew will be offered to anyone who has travelled by train!
Entry costs £7 for adults, £6 for concessions, £4 for children and £16 fora family of two adults and two children.
2025 exhibition bus timetable.pdf
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15 November 2025 10:00 Until 16 November 2025 16:00
0Reminder for our upcoming exhibition.
Details as per the poster below with further details added periodically.
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Recent Event Reviews
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WMRA Annual Exhibition
By Robin Brasher,
Excellent show. plenty of free parking, over 30 layouts, lots of traders and full catering. I liked the scenery on the illustrated 009 gauge Feorag layout set in an imaginary island west of Cornwall. TT:120 seems to be well received with two small oval layouts on display.
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Macclesfield Model Railway Group's Annual Exhibition ( PLEASE NOTE: NEW VENUE!!!! )
By Merfyn Jones,
I was there for a MBF meeting/exhibition last Saturday. Excelent hall with all the facilities you need.
The bus from the station was a very good help for those that want to come by train rather than drive.
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Swansea Model Railway Exhibition
By Cymru Rails,
The Swansea Railway Modellers Group does an excellent job every year with this one, and it is well worth attending. It always features a fabulous set of layouts, traders, and societies on display. If you weren’t able to attend this year, check out my video to give you an idea of what to expect at the show and make sure to attend in 2026: Swansea Model Railway Exhibition 2025
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Leamington & Warwick Model Railway Society - Open Weekend
By Phil Parker,
Excellent day. With delicious cake!
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Robertsbridge Model Railway Show 24-25 May 2025
By clogger,
Good little show. Bit biased though as I’m exhibiting at the show and have done so for a couple of years now.
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